1959 Toyota Corona vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Falcon weights approximately 555 kg more than 1959 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, 2003 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona. 2003 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1959 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1959 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Toyota Corona | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corona | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 59 L |
