1990 Ford Corsair vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Ford Corsair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Corsair weights approximately 205 kg more than 1989 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Corsair | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Corsair | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
