1975 Toyota Corona vs. 2012 Ford F-250

To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 37 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1975 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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona. 2012 Ford F-250 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. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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