1957 Ford 17M vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline 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 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 135 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (122 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford 17M | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 17M | Skyline |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 122 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |