1959 Ford 17M vs. 2001 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2001 Venturi Atlantique 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 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 175 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, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 2001 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | 17M | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
