1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 44 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 230 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Because 1963 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Yaris |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |