1977 Ford Maverick vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 300 kg more than 1957 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 Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Maverick | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Maverick | Corona |
Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |