2002 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Ford 17
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 450 kg more than 1967 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, 2002 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | 17 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
