1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 849 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Impala | 17 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6490 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
