1959 Ford 17M vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 52 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 454 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 17M | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
