1968 Ford 17 vs. 1974 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1974 Toyota Carina is newer by 6 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 2,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1974 Toyota Carina. 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, 1968 Ford 17 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1974 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17 | Carina |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2430 mm |