1959 Ford 17M vs. 1995 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1995 Toyota Celica is newer by 36 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 20 kg more than 1995 Toyota Celica.
Because 1959 Ford 17M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford 17M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Toyota Celica (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17M | Celica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
