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 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 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 30 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
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 | 1699 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |