1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 6 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 603 kg more than 1982 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Cortina | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Supra |
Year Released | 1982 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |