1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tazz is newer by 35 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 2005 Toyota Tazz. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 137 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tazz. 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, 2005 Toyota Tazz, 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2005 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Tazz |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1296 cc |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 77.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 948 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |