1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 39 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 735 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M. 1996 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | 17M |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
