1972 AMC Matador vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 369 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1972 AMC Matador (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1958 Ford 17 | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | 17 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 55 L |
