2001 Ford 49 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona 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 39 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford 49 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 178 kg more than 1978 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, 2001 Ford 49 (175 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm). This means 2001 Ford 49 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford 49 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 49 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1120 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
