2008 Dacia Logan vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 2008 Dacia Logan is newer by 49 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, 2008 Dacia Logan (74 HP @ 5 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dacia Logan should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford 17M weights approximately 59 kg more than 2008 Dacia Logan.
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, 2008 Dacia Logan, 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, 1959 Ford 17M (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Ford 17M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dacia Logan | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Dacia | Ford |
| Model | Logan | 17M |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
