1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 1 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 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1968 Ford 17 (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Vega | 17 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |
