1972 Ford Torino vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 685 kg more than 1980 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, 1972 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Torino | Corona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |