1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 220 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1981 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |