1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Ford Fiesta is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fiesta (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Toyota Corona weights approximately 245 kg more than 1983 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1957 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 64 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fiesta | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 75 L |
