1974 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Ford 17
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 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 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 510 kg more than 1971 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, 1974 Chevrolet Camaro (338 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Camaro | 1971 Ford 17 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | 17 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5734 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |