1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1974 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 1974 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Maverick | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Maverick | Corona |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
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 | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |