1968 Ford 17 vs. 1994 Honda Civic
To start off, 1994 Honda Civic is newer by 26 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, 1994 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Ford 17 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford 17. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1994 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 17 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
