2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona.
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 ST 460 (178 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm). This means 2000 Ford ST 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | ST 460 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2740 mm |
