1959 Ford 17M vs. 1977 Seat 133
To start off, 1977 Seat 133 is newer by 18 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, 1959 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1977 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 419 kg more than 1977 Seat 133. 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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1977 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | 17M | 133 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2030 mm |
