1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair is newer by 8 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 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. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 230 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair.
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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Corsair | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Corsair | 17M |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
