1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Carina. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 130 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina. 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, 1977 Ford Cortina (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Carina |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |