2008 Ford E-250 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Ford E-250 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford E-250 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1978 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, 2008 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 2008 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1978 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1978 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford E-250 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | E-250 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 75 L |
