1957 Ford 17M vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 30 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 465 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (255 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 17M | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17M | Crown |
Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 255 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 91 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |