1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 29 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota MR2 (127 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Toyota MR2 (176 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Corsair | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
