1969 Ford 17 vs. 1970 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1970 Triumph GT6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford 17 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6.
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, 1970 Triumph GT6 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford 17. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford 17 | 1970 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | 17 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 76 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 | 1075 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 63 L |
