1959 Ford 17M vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia 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 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 45 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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 Nissan Silvia (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 17M | Silvia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2350 mm |