1967 Ford 17 vs. 1996 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1996 Mazda Sentia is newer by 29 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda Sentia (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 516 kg more than 1967 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, 1996 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford 17 | 1996 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | 17 | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
