1961 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Ford F-250
To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1961 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Corona. 2011 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 1961 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1961 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Toyota Corona | 2011 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corona | F-250 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1453 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 132 L |
