2007 Ford Territory vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1131 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Territory | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1290 cc |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
