1955 Jaguar MK VII vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar MK VII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar MK VII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar MK VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Jaguar MK VII should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Jaguar MK VII weights approximately 679 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1955 Jaguar MK VII (275 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Jaguar MK VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Jaguar MK VII | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | MK VII | Corona |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |
