1964 Fiat 1300 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 1300 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (81 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1964 Fiat 1300. 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, 1968 Ford 17 (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 1300 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |
