2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 31 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 154 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford F-250 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-250 | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 60 L |