1972 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 15 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 17M weights approximately 110 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Vega.
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 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1972 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M. 1972 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Vega | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Vega | 17M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
