1964 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (247 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina.
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 SsangYong Chairman W (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Ford Cortina | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Cortina | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2970 mm |