1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 23 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 3,065 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Supra (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 501 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 933 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1999 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Supra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
