1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 31 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
