1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corsa is newer by 6 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 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 229 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Cortina | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corsa |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1452 cc |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |