1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 33 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Cortina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina. 2010 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Venza |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
