1958 Ford 17 vs. 1976 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1976 Nissan Violet is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Nissan Violet (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1976 Nissan Violet.
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, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan Violet. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1976 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 17 | Violet |
Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1428 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |