1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 8 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (81 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 600 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | 17 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
