1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2006 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2006 Toyota Quantum is newer by 30 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Quantum (102 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Quantum should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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, 2006 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 2006 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Quantum |
Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |