1968 Ford 17 vs. 1994 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1994 Venturi Coupe 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 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 115 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.
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 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1994 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | 17 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
