1958 Ford 17 vs. 2002 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2002 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 44 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 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 784 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2002 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 861 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 2002 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotec |
| Model | 17 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1150 mm |
