1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1985 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1985 Toyota Model F is newer by 9 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Model F weights approximately 238 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1985 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Model F |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2240 mm |
