1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Fairlane (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 624 kg more than 1971 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Corolla |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2290 mm |