1969 Buick GS vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 12 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 685 kg more than 1957 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, 1969 Buick GS (498 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | GS | 17M |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
