1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1968 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 862 kg more than 1963 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Cortina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 712 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 36 L |