1964 Ford GT 40 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 288 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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, 1973 Toyota Corona (162 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford GT 40 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | GT 40 | Corona |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 162 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2590 mm |