1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 28 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 210 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina, 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Caldina |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1762 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |