1990 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP) has 61 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 535 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Falcon | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Falcon | Corolla |
Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3157 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |