1967 Ford 17 vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1998 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 31 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 250 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.
Because 1998 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Ford 17. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 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, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford 17 | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
