2001 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 38 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (385 HP) has 336 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 522 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 58.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |