1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 34 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (217 HP) has 168 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (379 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Cortina |
Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 379 Nm | 90 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2500 mm |