1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 38 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 364 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 340 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 M | 17M |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1698 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 423 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 129 Nm |
| 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 | 1455 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
