2007 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 2007 Ford Mustang 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Mustang | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | 17M |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 105.7 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
