1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (83 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 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 310 kg more than 1973 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Maverick | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Maverick | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |