1969 Ford Zephyr vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corona (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 265 kg more than 1981 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 Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Zephyr | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Zephyr | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |