1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1981 Ford Cortina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1980 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cortina weights approximately 25 kg more than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Cortina | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
