1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1963 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1963 Rover P6 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Cortina | P6 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 54 L |