1977 Ford LTD vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1977 Ford LTD is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford LTD (296 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford LTD weights approximately 900 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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 LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford LTD | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Corolla |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |