1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 401 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1957 Ford 17M (129 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Sprite | 17M |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 76.6 mm |
| 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 | 714 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |
