1968 Ford 17 vs. 2003 Proton Juara
To start off, 2003 Proton Juara is newer by 35 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, 2003 Proton Juara (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Proton Juara should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 51 kg more than 2003 Proton Juara.
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, 2003 Proton Juara, 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 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton Juara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 2003 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Ford | Proton |
| Model | 17 | Juara |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2400 mm |
