2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford F-350 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1975 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 F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford F-350 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-350 | Corona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6802 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2510 mm |