1957 Ford 17M vs. 1961 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1961 Holden FB Special is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Holden FB Special is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Holden FB Special (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Holden FB Special should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 15 kg more than 1961 Holden FB Special.
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, 1961 Holden FB Special (163 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1961 Holden FB Special will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1961 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | 17M | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
