1959 Ford 17M vs. 1999 Toyota Echo
To start off, 1999 Toyota Echo is newer by 40 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, 1999 Toyota Echo (84 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 190 kg more than 1999 Toyota Echo.
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, 1999 Toyota Echo, 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, 1999 Toyota Echo (123 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1999 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17M | Echo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
