1959 Ford 17M vs. 1980 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1980 Toyota Starlet is newer by 21 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 420 kg more than 1980 Toyota Starlet.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1980 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17M | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
