1990 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1990 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 31 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 725 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, 1990 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 1990 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Roadmaster | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | 17M |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
