1962 Ford Zephyr vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1962 Ford Zephyr. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 189 kg more than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1962 Ford Zephyr (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1962 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Zephyr | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Corolla |
Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |