1971 Ford 17 vs. 2005 Toyota Windom
To start off, 2005 Toyota Windom is newer by 34 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Windom weights approximately 455 kg more than 1971 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford 17 | 2005 Toyota Windom | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17 | Windom |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
