1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 280 kg more than 1979 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |