1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 5 kg more than 1972 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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Maverick | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Maverick | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |