1951 Ford Custom vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Custom would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1951 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Custom.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Custom | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Custom | 911 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2270 mm |
