1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 45 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tazz weights approximately 104 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, 2008 Toyota Tazz, 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Tazz |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 944 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |