1973 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1999 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 26 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota 4Runner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 799 kg more than 1973 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, 1999 Toyota 4Runner (290 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Cortina | 1999 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 290 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1839 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 87 L |