1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 294 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1976 Ford Cortina (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2380 mm |