1968 Ford 17 vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford 17 (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
