1970 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2010 Ford Mondeo is newer by 40 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mondeo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 586 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mondeo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Ford Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corona | 2010 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corona | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1707 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |
