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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Thunderbird (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5400 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 463 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 (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1980 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 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Corona |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 252 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 985 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |