1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1957 Ford 17M is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ford |
Model | 16 | 17M |
Year Released | 1945 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2610 mm |