1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (111 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 577 kg more than 1976 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, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (264 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1976 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1976 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Corona |
Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1577 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |