1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1958 Ford 17
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 17 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 17 has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 17 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1958 Ford 17 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Vega | 17 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 76.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |