1959 Ford 17M vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 51 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. In terms of performance, 2010 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 120 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, 2010 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm). This means 2010 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | 17M | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2352 mm |
