1972 Ford LTD vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford LTD would be higher. At 3,927 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford LTD (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 595 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, 1972 Ford LTD (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford LTD | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | LTD | Corona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3927 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2510 mm |