1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 140 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona.
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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corona |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |