1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle vs. 1969 Ford 17
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford 17 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle.
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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford 17. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Eagle | 1969 Ford 17 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | Eagle | 17 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |