1979 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Cuore (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Cuore should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Cortina weights approximately 235 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Cuore, 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, 2012 Daihatsu Cuore (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Cuore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Cortina | 2012 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Ford | Daihatsu |
| Model | Cortina | Cuore |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 36 L |
