1959 Ford 17M vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 15 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six.
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 TVR Tuscan Speed Six (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 2000 TVR Tuscan Speed Six | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | 17M | Tuscan Speed Six |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
