1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (96 HP) has 47 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 315 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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 Cortina (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.

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