1976 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 35 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus IS (416 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 680 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, 2011 Lexus IS (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 2011 Lexus IS 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. 2011 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Ford | Lexus |
| Model | Cortina | IS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
