1964 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 2015 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Cortina | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cortina | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 129 L |
