1957 Ford 17M vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 11 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M.
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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | 17M | 400 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
