1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1982 Ford Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1975 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Sprinter (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Cortina weights approximately 135 kg more than 1975 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Sprinter (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Cortina | 1975 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2340 mm |
