1968 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corona (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 340 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corona.
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:
1968 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |