1999 Ford Tracer vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1999 Ford Tracer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Tracer (67 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (48 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Tracer should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Tracer weights approximately 384 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Toyota Sport 800 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Ford Tracer, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Ford Tracer (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Sport 800. (72 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Tracer | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Tracer | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 48 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
