1963 AC Cobra vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 4 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 65 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Cobra | 17M |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |