1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Rover P6
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P6 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1964 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P6 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1964 Rover P6 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Cortina | P6 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 54 L |
