1973 Toyota Corolla vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Toyota Corolla | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 132 L |
