1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1963 Singer Vogue II
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Singer Vogue II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Singer Vogue II would be higher. Both 1976 Ford Cortina and 1963 Singer Vogue II are equipped with a 1,592 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1963 Singer Vogue II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Singer Vogue II weights approximately 57 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1976 Ford Cortina (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Singer Vogue II. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Singer Vogue II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1963 Singer Vogue II | |
| Make | Ford | Singer |
| Model | Cortina | Vogue II |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |
