1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1969 Ford 17
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford 17 would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1969 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 779 kg more than 1969 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford 17. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1969 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Caprice | 17 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
