1959 Ford 17M vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1975 Maserati Bora is newer by 16 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 310 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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | 17M | Bora |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |