1975 Ford Cortina vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 28 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 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Condor (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 592 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.
Because 2003 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Cortina | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Condor |
Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1632 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |