1967 Ford 17 vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1977 Toyota Crown 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Crown (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 300 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, 1977 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 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 | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17 | Crown |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |