1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 16 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 480 kg more than 1959 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | 17M |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
