1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1996 Toyota Supra is newer by 14 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 615 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Supra |
Year Released | 1982 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |