1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 24 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 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 43 kg more than 1987 Alpine V6.
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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alpine V6 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | V6 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 296 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |