1957 Ford 17M vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 265 kg more than 1970 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, 1957 Ford 17M (129 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 17M | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17M | Corolla |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 116 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |