1977 Ford Maverick vs. 1963 Ford Cortina

To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Maverick (83 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 37 kg more than 1963 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, 1977 Ford Maverick (205 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.

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