1968 Ford 17 vs. 1987 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1987 Toyota Model F is newer by 19 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 44 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Model F weights approximately 180 kg more 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, 1968 Ford 17 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1987 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17 | Model F |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1811 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2240 mm |