1991 Ford Scorpio vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1991 Ford Scorpio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 199 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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, 1991 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Scorpio | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Corona |
Year Released | 1991 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2530 mm |