1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 31 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 540 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.
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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (377 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 2001 Toyota Verossa has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Verossa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Verossa |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |