1983 Ford GT vs. 1967 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1983 Ford GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford GT weights approximately 250 kg more than 1967 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, 1983 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford GT | 1967 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
