1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corona weights approximately 100 kg more than 1978 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, 1972 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |