1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 38 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1280 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Turbo | 17M |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 55 L |
