1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corona weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
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 Ranchero (170 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Ranchero | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Ranchero | Corona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1992 cc | 1857 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 995 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2740 mm |
