1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 95 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |