1959 Ford 17M vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 41 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 107 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.
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, 2000 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 17M | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | 17M | Speedster |
Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1008 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |