1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 10 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1962 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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Biscayne | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 48 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 36 L |
