1988 Ford Sierra vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1988 Ford Sierra is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Sierra weights approximately 40 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona.
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, 1988 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Sierra | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Sierra | Corona |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
