2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 760 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1975 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Five Hundred 1975 Toyota Corolla
Make Ford Toyota
Model Five Hundred Corolla
Year Released 2006 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 1406 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 203 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 114 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type AWD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 955 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2410 mm


 

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