1959 Ford 17M vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 21 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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (81 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 115 kg more than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 17M | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
