1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 17 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 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 700 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Because 1993 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1993 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |
