1959 Ford 17M vs. 1979 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 20 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1117 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.
Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Ford 17M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1979 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | 17M | Suburban |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3300 mm |