1959 Ford 17M vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1967 TVR Tuscan is newer by 8 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 85 kg more than 1967 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | 17M | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 71 L |
