1981 Ford Fairlane vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 400 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona. 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, 1981 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fairlane | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fairlane | Corona |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |