1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Because 1975 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Toyota Corona | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corona | Meteor |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
