1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 21 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 85 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 1997 Toyota Corolla, 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (120 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |
