1967 Ford 17 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 12 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 17 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford 17 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 941 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |