1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Cortina weights approximately 190 kg more than 1973 Toyota Publica.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Cortina | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Publica |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1165 cc |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2270 mm |
