1971 Ford 17 vs. 2000 Toyota Caserta
To start off, 2000 Toyota Caserta is newer by 29 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 1,995 cc, 2000 Toyota Caserta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Caserta (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Caserta should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford 17 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2000 Toyota Caserta.
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, 2000 Toyota Caserta (140 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Caserta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford 17 | 2000 Toyota Caserta | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 17 | Caserta |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1995 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 936 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |
