1971 Ford 17 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford 17 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford 17 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |