1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 435 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Fairlane | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fairlane | 17 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 338 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 | 1555 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |