1969 AMC Hornet vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 AMC Hornet weights approximately 571 kg more than 1962 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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1962 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1962 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 AMC Hornet | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Hornet | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4983 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 58.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1349 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |
