1959 Ford 17M vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (225 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 990 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, 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | 17M | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3230 mm |