1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 26 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1996 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1970 Ford Cortina (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |