2007 Ford E-250 vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Ford E-250 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-250 | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-250 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2530 mm |
