1959 Ford 17M vs. 1966 Renault 10
To start off, 1966 Renault 10 is newer by 7 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 17 more horse power than 1966 Renault 10. (42 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 335 kg more than 1966 Renault 10. 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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 10. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1966 Renault 10 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | 17M | 10 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
