1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 22 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 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 345 kg more 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Mustang | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Cortina |
Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |