2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 41 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 493 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tahoe | 17 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |
