1957 Ford 17M vs. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 26 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), 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 685 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, 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1983 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | 17M | Grand Safari |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2950 mm |
