1965 MG MGC vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 MG MGC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 MG MGC would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 MG MGC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 MG MGC (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 MG MGC should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona.
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 MG MGC (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 MG MGC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1965 MG MGC | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | MG | Toyota |
Model | MGC | Corona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |