1968 Ford 17 vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, both 1968 Ford 17 and 1968 Mazda R-100 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,963 cc, 1968 Mazda R-100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 251 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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 Mazda R-100 (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Mazda R-100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | 17 | R-100 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
