1968 Ford 17 vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena is newer by 30 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 1,812 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Serena (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (81 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 265 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, 1968 Ford 17 (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 17 | Serena |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
