1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1985 Toyota Camry

To start off, 1985 Toyota Camry is newer by 15 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 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (44 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Camry weights approximately 220 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 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Toyota Camry (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.

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