1957 Ford 17M vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 27 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Porsche 944 weights approximately 230 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, 1984 Porsche 944 (195 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1984 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | 17M | 944 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
