2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 839 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1985 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1985 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Five Hundred | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
