1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 247 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |