2008 Ford Territory vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,982 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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 Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Territory | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
