1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Ford 12 M is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,182 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 12 M (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 116 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M.
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, 1968 Ford 12 M (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 12 M | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1182 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |