1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1973 Toyota Carina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Carina (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Carina weights approximately 5 kg more than 1971 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, 1973 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1973 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Carina |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |