1975 Toyota Corona vs. 1994 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 535 kg more than 1975 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, 1994 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 1994 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Toyota Corona 1994 Ford Falcon
Make Toyota Ford
Model Corona Falcon
Year Released 1975 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 84 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 1535 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2800 mm


 

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