1959 Ford 17M vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 25 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, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 105 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri. 1984 Ford Capri 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. 1984 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 17M | Capri |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |