1957 Ford 17M vs. 1972 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1972 Ford Galaxie is newer by 15 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Galaxie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Galaxie (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Galaxie should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Galaxie 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, 1972 Ford Galaxie (375 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Galaxie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M. 1972 Ford Galaxie 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. 1972 Ford Galaxie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1972 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 17M | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1869 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
