1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2010 Ford Fiesta 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Fiesta (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 6 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Toyota Corona | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Corona | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1978 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |