1972 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2011 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 39 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 1009 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.
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, 2011 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina. 2011 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 2011 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 87 L |
