1968 Ford 17 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17.
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, 1980 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 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 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
