1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corona (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 207 kg more than 1981 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, 1956 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Ford Zodiac | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zodiac | Corona |
Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |