1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (106 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 438 kg more than 1966 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, 1984 Ford Sierra (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Sierra | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |