1959 Ford 17M vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 285 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17M | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |