1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 126 kg more than 1970 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 (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | Corona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2440 mm |