2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Corona weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-150 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | E-150 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2590 mm |