1966 Ford Anglia vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 312 kg more than 1966 Ford Anglia. 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Anglia | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Anglia | Corona |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 738 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |
