1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Cortina weights approximately 75 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1982 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 1982 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Cortina | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corolla |
Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 71 mm |
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 | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |