1959 Ford 17M vs. 1998 Vector M12
To start off, 1998 Vector M12 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Vector M12 weights approximately 515 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, 1998 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1998 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Ford | Vector |
| Model | 17M | M12 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2750 mm |
