1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,304 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (66 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 275 kg more than 1959 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2304 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |