1959 Ford 17M vs. 1963 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1963 Volvo P 1800 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 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Volvo P 1800 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 25 kg more than 1963 Volvo P 1800.
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, 1963 Volvo P 1800 (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1963 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | 17M | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |