1981 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1996 Toyota Starlet is newer by 15 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 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Ford Cortina. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cortina weights approximately 244 kg more than 1996 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1996 Toyota Starlet, 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, 1996 Toyota Starlet (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Cortina | 1996 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Starlet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |