1976 Ford Torino vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Torino (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 555 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Torino 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 1976 Ford Torino. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1976 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Torino | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Torino | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4090 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2470 mm |
