1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1997 Toyota Paseo 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 194 kg more than 1997 Toyota Paseo.
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 Paseo, 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, 1997 Toyota Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1997 Toyota Paseo | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Paseo |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |