2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1970 Ford 17
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 579 kg more than 1970 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 1970 Ford 17 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Lumina | 17 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |