1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1954 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford 12 M | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | Corona |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |