2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 43 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 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (285 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe (401 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tahoe | Cortina |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4802 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 401 Nm | 90 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 58.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 50 L |