1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 13 kg more than 2010 Ford Explorer.
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, 2010 Ford Explorer (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corona | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corona | Explorer |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 4.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |