1963 Holden EJ vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Holden EJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Holden EJ weights approximately 78 kg more than 1968 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, 1963 Holden EJ (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1963 Holden EJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden EJ | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | EJ | Corona |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1858 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |
