1968 Ford 17 vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 31 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, 1999 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR2.
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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 48 L |
