1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1978 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 540 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Falcon | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Cortina |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2500 mm |