2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Materia 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 17M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 80 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1959 Ford 17M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Ford 17M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Materia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Materia | 1959 Ford 17M | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Materia | 17M |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |