1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 12 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (267 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 89 kg more than 1988 Toyota Supra.
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, 1988 Toyota Supra (358 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Supra |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 358 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |