1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1993 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 16 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 2,365 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota 4Runner (112 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 472 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Toyota 4Runner (192 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 1993 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2365 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2630 mm |
