1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 55 kg more than 1975 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Sunbeam Alpine (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 1964 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
| Model | Cortina | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
