1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1997 Toyota Century
To start off, 1997 Toyota Century is newer by 27 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Century weights approximately 975 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1997 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Corsair | Century |
Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |