1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina and 1966 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 205 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1076 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
