1957 Ford 17M vs. 1977 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1977 Mercury Cougar is newer by 20 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercury Cougar (133 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 740 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, 1977 Mercury Cougar (336 Nm) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1977 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1977 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | 17M | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
