2001 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2001 Ford Thunderbird 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 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 760 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 Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Thunderbird | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Thunderbird | Corona |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3933 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |