1998 Ford Cougar vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Cougar (128 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 331 kg more than 1959 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Cougar | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Cougar | Corona |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1291 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
