1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Ford Tempo
To start off, 1984 Ford Tempo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,306 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Tempo weights approximately 270 kg more than 1965 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina. 1984 Ford Tempo has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Tempo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 1984 Ford Tempo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Tempo |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
