1959 Ford 17M vs. 1984 Renault 11
To start off, 1984 Renault 11 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, 1959 Ford 17M (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1984 Renault 11. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 17M should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 180 kg more than 1984 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 11. (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1984 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | 17M | 11 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| 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 | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
