2002 Ford Tonka vs. 1963 Toyota Publica

To start off, 2002 Ford Tonka is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Tonka (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Tonka weights approximately 722 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Toyota Publica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.

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