1983 Toyota Corona vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 55 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 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 1983 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair, 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Corsair. (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corona | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Corona | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2366 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2560 mm |
