1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1989 Avanti Avanti is newer by 26 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (187 HP) has 138 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 403 kg more than 1963 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, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1223 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 36 L |
