1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corolla (62 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Corsair weights approximately 65 kg more than 1972 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, 1969 Ford Corsair (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Corsair | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Corsair | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| 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 | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 75 L |
