1968 Ford 17 vs. 1995 Toyota MRJ
To start off, 1995 Toyota MRJ is newer by 27 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MRJ. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MRJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MRJ weights approximately 452 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, 1995 Toyota MRJ (285 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm). This means 1995 Toyota MRJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1995 Toyota MRJ | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17 | MRJ |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
