1959 Ford 17M vs. 1982 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1982 Nissan Skyline is newer by 23 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 65 kg more than 1982 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1982 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1982 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 17M | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
