1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1978 Ford Falcon is newer by 10 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Falcon weights approximately 260 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, 1978 Ford Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Falcon | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | 17 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
