1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Corsair weights approximately 15 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |