1967 Ford 17 vs. 1975 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1975 Ford Cortina is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1975 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 17 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1975 Ford Cortina. 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 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford 17 | 1975 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 17 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |