1967 Ford 17 vs. 1965 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1967 Ford 17 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1965 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Crown weights approximately 325 kg more than 1967 Ford 17. 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, 1965 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford 17 | 1965 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17 | Crown |
Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |