1968 Ford Corsair vs. 1976 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1976 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Corsair weights approximately 105 kg more than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
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 Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Corsair | 1976 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 46 L |