1959 Ford 17M vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 25 kg more than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1971 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 17M | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| 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 | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
