1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1969 Dodge Coronet is newer by 6 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 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 520 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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Coronet | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Coronet | Cortina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |