1966 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 759 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corona. 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, 2011 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Toyota Corona | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corona | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |