1957 Ford 17M vs. 1968 Subaru 360
To start off, 1968 Subaru 360 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1968 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 700 kg more than 1968 Subaru 360. 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, 1957 Ford 17M (129 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Subaru 360. (35 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 17M | 1968 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | 17M | 360 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 355 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 35 Nm |
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 Weight | 1115 kg | 415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |