1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Supra weights approximately 262 kg more than 1973 Ford Cortina.
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, 1982 Toyota Supra (197 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1982 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Cortina | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Supra |
Year Released | 1973 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1302 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2650 mm |