1968 Ford 17 vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, both 1968 Ford 17 and 1968 Ford GT 40 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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 GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 17 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 125 L |
