2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (617 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 558 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (789 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 669 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | 17M |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 789 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| 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 Length | 4440 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
