1958 Ford Vedette vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Vedette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Vedette would be higher. At 2,158 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Ford Vedette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1958 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Vedette weights approximately 155 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Toyota Corona (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Vedette. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Vedette.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Vedette | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Vedette | Corona |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 1705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |