1968 Ford 17 vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 9 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 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | 17 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 97.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |