1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 21 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 370 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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1958 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | 17 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
