1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1963 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 33 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Corona. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 500 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.
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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Corona. (68 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 1963 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Corona |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |