1968 Ford 17 vs. 1981 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1981 Talbot Samba is newer by 13 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1981 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1981 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | 17 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
