1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1961 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1961 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Taunus | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Corona |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |