1968 Ford 17 vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1973 Toyota Century is newer by 5 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 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Toyota Century weights approximately 709 kg more than 1968 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, 1973 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1973 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17 | Century |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
