1968 Ford 17 vs. 1977 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1977 Toyota Corona is newer by 9 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 1,812 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (81 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 Toyota Corona.
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, 1977 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1977 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17 | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |