1990 Ford Probe vs. 1981 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1990 Ford Probe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Probe (108 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Probe weights approximately 434 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Probe (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Probe | 1981 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Probe | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
