1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra 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 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 3 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (166 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Corona |
Year Released | 1987 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 224 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1207 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |