1979 Ford LTD vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1971 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford LTD | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2290 mm |