2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 50 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 539 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Lumina | 17M |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 470 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
