1967 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1969 Ford 17
To start off, 1969 Ford 17 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford 17 weights approximately 361 kg more than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1969 Ford 17 (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1969 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | Sprite | 17 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 87 L |
