1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1983 Toyota Starlet is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Cortina (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Cortina weights approximately 28 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. 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, 1962 Ford Cortina (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Cortina | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Starlet |
Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |