1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 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 3 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 61 kg more than 1972 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Corsair | Corona |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
