1968 Ford 17 vs. 2005 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2005 Honda Mobilio is newer by 37 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 2,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 130 kg more than 1968 Ford 17.
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, 2005 Honda Mobilio, 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 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 2005 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 17 | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2293 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
