1968 Ford 17 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 45 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (498 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 331 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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | 17 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 498 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
