1979 Ford Ranchero vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Ranchero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Ranchero 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 40 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Ranchero weights approximately 40 kg more than 1983 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 Ranchero (170 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Ford Ranchero has automatic transmission and 1983 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1983 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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