1957 Ford 17M vs. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 6 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 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 585 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1963 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1963 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | 17M | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
