1990 Ford Sierra vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1990 Ford Sierra 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Sierra (74 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 Ford Sierra.
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 Ford Sierra (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Sierra | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | 17M |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
