1958 Ford 17 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1969 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,831 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corona (95 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona.
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, 1969 Toyota Corona (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17 | Corona |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1831 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |