1968 Ford 17 vs. 1957 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 2,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1957 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1957 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1957 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford 17 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Trabant P 70. (55 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1957 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Ford | Trabant |
| Model | 17 | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
