1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 29 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (165 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 521 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (248 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2005 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2688 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 79 L |