1959 Ford 17M vs. 1993 Porsche 965
To start off, 1993 Porsche 965 is newer by 34 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 965 weights approximately 361 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1993 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | 17M | 965 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
