1967 Fiat 124 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 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 59 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford 17 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1969 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Fiat 124 | 1969 Ford 17 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | 17 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 87 L |