1968 Ford 17 vs. 1968 Mazda 1000
To start off, both 1968 Ford 17 and 1968 Mazda 1000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 321 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. 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 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1968 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 17 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |