2006 Ford Territory vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 239 kg more than 1980 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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Territory | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Territory | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1587 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
