1957 Ford 17M vs. 1982 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Nissan Silvia is newer by 25 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Silvia (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 105 kg more than 1982 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1982 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1982 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1982 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 17M | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
