1967 Ford Cortina vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1967 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (58 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Cortina weights approximately 180 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1967 Ford Cortina (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Cortina | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corolla |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1076 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |