1969 Ford Capri vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 10 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, 1969 Ford Capri (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 140 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Capri | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | 17M |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
