1959 Ford 17M vs. 1973 Seat 1430
To start off, 1973 Seat 1430 is newer by 14 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, 1973 Seat 1430 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Seat 1430 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 185 kg more than 1973 Seat 1430.
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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1973 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | 17M | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2430 mm |
