1958 Ford 17 vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 49 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (183 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mahindra Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | 17 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
