1970 Toyota Corona vs. 1985 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1985 Toyota Cressida is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Cressida (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1970 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, 1985 Toyota Cressida (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corona | 1985 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corona | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
