1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1983 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Mustang (118 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Mustang weights approximately 383 kg more than 1966 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 Mustang (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
