1992 Ford Orion vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1992 Ford Orion is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Orion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Orion (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Orion should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Orion weights approximately 80 kg more than 1963 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Orion, 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, 1992 Ford Orion (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Orion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Orion | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Orion | Corona |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
