1975 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1962 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1975 Daihatsu Consorte 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Daihatsu Consorte (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Cortina weights approximately 108 kg more than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Daihatsu Consorte | 1962 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Consorte | Cortina |
Year Released | 1975 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 48 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 778 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 36 L |