1959 Ford 17M vs. 1971 Honda 1300
To start off, 1971 Honda 1300 is newer by 12 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, 1971 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 220 kg more than 1971 Honda 1300.
Because 1959 Ford 17M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford 17M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1971 Honda 1300 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 17M | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1296 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |
