1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (66 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 14 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Corsair | Corona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 29 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
