1972 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 29 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 2,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 633 kg more than 1972 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Condor |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1677 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
