1970 Ford 17 vs. 2005 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2005 Honda Vamos is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2005 Honda Vamos.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 2005 Honda Vamos | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | 17 | Vamos |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |