1959 Ford 17M vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 33 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 285 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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | 17M | 968 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 92 L |
