1968 Ford 17 vs. 1971 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1971 Triumph GT6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Triumph GT6 (107 HP @ 5450 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 Triumph GT6.
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, 1971 Triumph GT6 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1971 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | 17 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| 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 | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
