1999 Ford Contour vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1999 Ford Contour is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Contour weights approximately 577 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Contour (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Contour | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Contour | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5625 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
