1959 Ford 17M vs. 1963 Simca Ariane
To start off, 1963 Simca Ariane 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, 1963 Simca Ariane (62 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Simca Ariane should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 15 kg more than 1963 Simca Ariane.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Simca Ariane. (90 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Simca Ariane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1963 Simca Ariane | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | 17M | Ariane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
