2001 Ford 49 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford 49 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1975 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford 49 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 49 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 1406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 955 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
