1974 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1974 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota 1000 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Toyota 1000. (46 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Cortina weights approximately 300 kg more than 1968 Toyota 1000. 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, 1974 Ford Cortina (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Cortina | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | 1000 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 36 L |