1957 Ford 17M vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 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 6,965 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (375 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 weights approximately 754 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, 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (638 Nm) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 17M | Delta 88 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 6965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 638 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 101 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3130 mm |
