1972 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 9 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 875 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, 1972 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Impala | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
