1958 Ford 17 vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 53 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti FX weights approximately 771 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, 2011 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17. 2011 Infiniti FX has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 17 has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 17 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford 17 | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | 17 | FX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1886 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
