1968 Ford 17 vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 44 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1499 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | 17 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 117 L |
