1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1991 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 435 kg more than 1966 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, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1991 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1966 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 171 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |