1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 984 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1077 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 261 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
