1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1973 Chrysler Charger is newer by 5 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 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 304 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Chrysler Charger (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Charger | 17 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
