1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2002 Toyota MR2 is newer by 25 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, 2002 Toyota MR2 (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 500 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.
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, 2002 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 2002 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | MR2 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |