1990 Ford Taurus vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Ford Taurus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Taurus (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Taurus weights approximately 404 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Taurus | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taurus | Corona |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
