1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Toyota Crown is newer by 28 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (123 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Crown weights approximately 530 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (289 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Crown |
Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |