1959 Ford 17M vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1969 Nissan Gloria is newer by 10 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 1,987 cc, 1969 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Gloria (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Gloria should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 180 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, 1969 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 17M | Gloria |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1987 cc |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |