1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 74 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica.
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, 1976 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Celica |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |