1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2.
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, 1999 Toyota MR2 (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | MR2 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2440 mm |