1958 Ford 17 vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 25 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 20 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 17 has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 17 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17 | Corona |
Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |