1968 Ford 17 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |