2005 Ford F-250 vs. 1957 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Ford F-250 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1957 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1957 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1680 kg more than 1957 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Toyota Corona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-250 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, 2005 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-250 | 1957 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | F-250 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2640 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 75 L |
