1989 Ford Corsair vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 35 kg more than 1989 Ford Corsair.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Corsair | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Corsair | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
