1968 Ford 17 vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 39 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 206 (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 93 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Peugeot 206 (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | 17 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
