1993 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR 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 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 455 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 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 TR | 17M |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1697 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
