1959 Ford 17M vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1959 Ford 17M is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 420 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, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1953 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | 17M | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |
