1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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 1,663 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 20 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | Corona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 84 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |