2012 Ford F-150 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 39 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1273 kg more than 1973 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford F-150 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | F-150 | Corona |
Year Released | 2012 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2383 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2510 mm |