1971 Ford 17 vs. 1976 Holden Torana
To start off, 1976 Holden Torana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Torana (62 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford 17 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1976 Holden Torana.
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, 1971 Ford 17 (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Torana. (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford 17 | 1976 Holden Torana | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | 17 | Torana |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |