1968 Ford 17 vs. 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 17 | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |