1955 Ford Zephyr vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 145 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona.
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, 1955 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Zephyr | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Zephyr | Corona |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |
