1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Toyota Corolla is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,867 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 245 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Ford Corsair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Toyota Corolla (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Corsair | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1867 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |
