1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 17 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), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (68 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Cortina weights approximately 167 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (117 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1980 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. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cortina | Corona |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
