1959 Ford 17M vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 26 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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, 1985 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17M | Celica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
