1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 34 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 299 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 610 | 17M |
Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1510 mm |