1959 Ford 17M vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 40 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 1,840 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 90 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 17M | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1840 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |