2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1965 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 463 kg more than 1965 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (447 Nm) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1965 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Cortina |
Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 90 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |