1966 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 44 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 4,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (157 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1053 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina. 2010 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 157 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 91 L |