1964 Ford Cortina vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Corolla (123 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 215 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. 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, 1986 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Cortina | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 75 L |