1969 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (355 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1974 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Ford Thunderbird (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Thunderbird | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Corona |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7029 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
