2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mustang (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1800 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, 2006 Ford Mustang (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | 17 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
