1968 Ford 17 vs. 2005 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Honda S2000 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda S2000 weights approximately 270 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, 2005 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 2005 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 17 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
