1959 Ford 17M vs. 1964 Marcos 1800
To start off, 1964 Marcos 1800 is newer by 5 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 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Marcos 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Marcos 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 341 kg more than 1964 Marcos 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, 1964 Marcos 1800 (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Marcos 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1964 Marcos 1800 | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | 17M | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 774 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 27 L |
