1959 Ford 17M vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 22 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 240 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 175 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, 1981 Volvo 240 (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | 17M | 240 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |