1975 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 17 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 585 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, 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17. 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 17 has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 17 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 De Tomaso Longchamp will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1958 Ford 17 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Longchamp | 17 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |