1984 Ford Sierra vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 16 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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, 1968 Ford 17 (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Sierra | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Sierra | 17 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
