1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1974 Toyota Carina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Carina weights approximately 45 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Lotus Cortina | Carina |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2430 mm |
