1957 Ford 17M vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 31 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 315 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, 1988 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1988 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 17M | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2080 mm |
