1959 Ford 17M vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 1964 Rover P5 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | 17M | P5 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |