1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1957 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, 1999 Ford F-150 (597 Nm) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona. 1999 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1957 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1957 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-150 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
