1959 Ford 17M vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 385 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.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford 17M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | 17M | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
