1965 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 50 kg more than 1965 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, 1980 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Cortina | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corolla |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 46 L |