1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (77 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 400 kg more than 1970 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Scorpio | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |