1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 144 kg more than 1983 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Corolla (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |