1973 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 225 kg more than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Sprinter. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Sprinter | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Sprinter | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2294 cc |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2590 mm |
