1959 Ford 17M vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1969 Opel Admiral 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (163 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 360 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 Opel Admiral (233 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17M | Admiral |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |