1987 Ford Taurus vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1987 Ford Taurus 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Taurus (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Taurus weights approximately 470 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 Taurus, 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, 1987 Ford Taurus (292 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.

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