1975 Audi 80 vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1975 Audi 80 is newer by 13 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 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi 80 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Audi 80 weights approximately 242 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, 1975 Audi 80 (163 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Audi 80 | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Audi | Ford |
Model | 80 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 58.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2500 mm |