1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 846 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Scorpio 1966 Toyota Corolla
Make Ford Toyota
Model Scorpio Corolla
Year Released 1995 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 1068 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 51 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1556 kg 710 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 3850 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1390 mm