1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 25 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.

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, 1976 Ford Cortina (91 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 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. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Cortina 2001 Toyota Supra
Make Ford Toyota
Model Cortina Supra
Year Released 1976 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 56 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 91 Nm 88 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 945 kg 940 kg
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 45 L


 

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