1959 Ford 17M vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Supra weights approximately 442 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 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 17M | Supra |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |