1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 380 kg more than 1980 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 (209 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Thunderbird | Corona |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3275 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2530 mm |
