1968 Ford 17 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1968 Ford 17 and 1968 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 41 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1968 Ford 17 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 17 | Escort |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 41 L |