1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 612 kg more than 1970 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Corona |
Year Released | 1995 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |