1957 Ford 17M vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2006 Toyota MR2 is newer by 49 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 50 kg more than 2006 Toyota MR2.
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, 2006 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17M | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |
