1959 Ford 17M vs. 1952 Morris Six
To start off, 1959 Ford 17M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 105 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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, 1952 Morris Six (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1952 Morris Six | |
| Make | Ford | Morris |
| Model | 17M | Six |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
