1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1962 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Zephyr (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 117 kg more than 1976 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, 1962 Ford Zephyr (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1962 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1179 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
