1968 Ford 17 vs. 2003 TVR Sagaris
To start off, 2003 TVR Sagaris 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 TVR Sagaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Sagaris (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Sagaris should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Sagaris weights approximately 20 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, 2003 TVR Sagaris (451 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Sagaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 2003 TVR Sagaris | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | 17 | Sagaris |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 57 L |
