1983 Ford GT vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Ford GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford GT weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1983 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford GT | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | GT | Corolla |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2340 mm |