2001 Toyota Altezza vs. 1978 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. Both 2001 Toyota Altezza and 1978 Ford Cortina are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Altezza (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Altezza should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 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, 2001 Toyota Altezza (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Altezza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota Altezza | 1978 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Altezza | Cortina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |