2000 Ford Artic vs. 1979 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Artic (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Artic should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Artic weights approximately 248 kg more than 1979 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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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