1967 Ford 17 vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 17 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 1977 Toyota Carina (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford 17 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17 | Carina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |