1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Corona weights approximately 160 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Corona. 1977 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Cortina | Corona |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |