1993 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 355 kg more than 1957 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 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1993 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Camaro | 1957 Ford 17M | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | 17M |
Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 129 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |