1958 Ford 17 vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 54 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 808 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, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17. 2012 SsangYong Stavic 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. 2012 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1958 Ford 17 | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | 17 | Stavic |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |