1968 Ford Escort vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 11 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, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 285 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm). This means 1957 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | 17M |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
