1978 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 23 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 240 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Cortina | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Altezza |
Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |