1959 Ford 17M vs. 1989 Toyota Century
To start off, 1989 Toyota Century is newer by 30 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Century (154 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Century weights approximately 685 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, 1989 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 1989 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1989 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17M | Century |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |