1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1982 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1982 Toyota Camry is newer by 5 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Camry. (106 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 10 kg more than 1982 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Camry. (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1982 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Camry |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
