1957 Ford 17M vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 113 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 17M | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 17M | Cortina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 87 L |