1959 Ford 17M vs. 1963 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1963 Steyr Haflinger 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 35 more horse power than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 515 kg more than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford 17M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1963 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | 17M | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1510 mm |
