1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Seat Toledo (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Seat Toledo weights approximately 30 kg more than 1981 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo, 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, 1991 Seat Toledo (166 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Cortina | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Cortina | Toledo |
Year Released | 1981 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |