1959 Ford 17M vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta
To start off, 2000 Toyota Caserta is newer by 41 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 1,995 cc, 2000 Toyota Caserta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Caserta (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Caserta should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 179 kg more than 2000 Toyota Caserta.
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, 2000 Toyota Caserta (140 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Caserta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 2000 Toyota Caserta 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. 2000 Toyota Caserta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 2000 Toyota Caserta | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17M | Caserta |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1995 cc |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 936 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |