1958 Ford 17 vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1978 Mazda 616 is newer by 20 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, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ford 17 (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | 17 | 616 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
