1978 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 710 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1978 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 Ford Thunderbird | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |