1979 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP) has 178 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1960 kg more than 1979 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corolla | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 252 HP |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3505 mm |
