1980 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 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 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1963 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, 1980 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1980 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chevrolet Caprice | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Cortina |
Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3753 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 237 Nm | 90 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |