1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1991 Toyota Starlet is newer by 15 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Starlet. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 320 kg more than 1991 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Starlet, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Starlet. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1991 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |
