1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 34 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 829 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 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3030 mm |
