1977 Ford 2000 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford 2000 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford 2000 (99 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford 2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 207 kg more than 1981 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, 1977 Ford 2000 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona. 1981 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford 2000 has manual transmission. 1977 Ford 2000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford 2000 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 2000 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
