2005 Marcos TS vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Marcos TS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TS (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Marcos TS weights approximately 115 kg more than 1960 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, 2005 Marcos TS (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Corona. (65 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Marcos TS | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Marcos | Toyota |
| Model | TS | Corona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
