1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 2 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 86 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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 Alfa Romeo Junior (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Junior | 17 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2710 mm |