1987 Ford Festiva vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corona (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 220 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva, 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Festiva | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Festiva | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |