1958 Ford 17 vs. 1970 Toyota 2000GT
To start off, 1970 Toyota 2000GT is newer by 12 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Toyota 2000GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota 2000GT should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota 2000GT weights approximately 45 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1970 Toyota 2000GT (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota 2000GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 1970 Toyota 2000GT | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17 | 2000GT |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
