1968 Ford 17 vs. 1972 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1972 ZAZ 966 is newer by 4 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, 1968 Ford 17 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1972 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1972 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1972 ZAZ 966. 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 (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1972 ZAZ 966 | |
Make | Ford | ZAZ |
Model | 17 | 966 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 885 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |