1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Ford E-150

To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 36 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 1400 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, 2011 Ford E-150 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 2011 Ford E-150 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. 2011 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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