1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown is newer by 27 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 (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (252 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 470 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (328 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2003 Toyota Crown 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. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Crown |
Year Released | 1976 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 71 L |