1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 34 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 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mahindra CL (62 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mahindra CL should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 395 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.
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, 1999 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Cortina | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Cortina | CL |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2040 mm |
