1959 Ford 17M vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Porsche 911 weights approximately 5 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, 1974 Porsche 911 (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 17M | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |