1999 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 42 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (340 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 405 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, 1999 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | 17M |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 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 | 1520 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |
