1971 Ford Cortina vs. 1979 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1979 Toyota Starlet is newer by 8 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Cortina weights approximately 345 kg more than 1979 Toyota Starlet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Cortina | 1979 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Starlet |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |