1959 Ford 17M vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 1998 Porsche 911 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. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | 17M | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1150 mm |
