1959 Ford 17M vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 29 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 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (153 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 100 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (247 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 1988 Holden Commodore 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. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | 17M | Commodore |
Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |