1959 Ford 17M vs. 1990 TVR V8 S
To start off, 1990 TVR V8 S is newer by 31 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 TVR V8 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 TVR V8 S (240 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 TVR V8 S should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 63 kg more than 1990 TVR V8 S.
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, 1990 TVR V8 S (373 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm). This means 1990 TVR V8 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1990 TVR V8 S | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | 17M | V8 S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
