2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 47 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | 17M |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |