1993 Ford Sierra vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Sierra weights approximately 176 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.
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, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Sierra | Corona |
Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |