2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1959 Ford 17M

To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 41 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 72 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M.

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, 2000 Chevrolet Express (408 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M. 2000 Chevrolet Express 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. 2000 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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