1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1984 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1984 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Blizzard (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 310 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Toyota Blizzard (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1984 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Blizzard |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |