1970 Ford 17 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, both 1970 Ford 17 and 1970 Ford Taunus were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus.
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 Ford Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 17 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 54 L |