1961 Ford Cortina vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Cortina | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corona |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 98 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |