2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 30 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2420 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.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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 Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1970 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1970 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Excursion | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Excursion | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 677 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2340 mm |