1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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 (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat 2300. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Fiat 2300 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 2300 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
