1978 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 865 kg more than 1970 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, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 De Tomaso Deauville | 1970 Ford 17 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Deauville | 17 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
