1959 Ford 17M vs. 1963 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1963 Ford Anglia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 378 kg more than 1963 Ford Anglia. 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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1963 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 17M | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
