1975 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1997 Toyota MR2 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1975 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, 1997 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Cortina | 1997 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | MR2 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |