1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 26 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 786 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.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1976 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |