1959 Ford 17M vs. 2001 Honda Fit
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 42 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fit (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit.
Because 1959 Ford 17M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford 17M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 2001 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 17M | Fit |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |
