1959 Ford 17M vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 47 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M.
Because 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford 17M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17M | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 22.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
