1951 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 486 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus.
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 Taunus | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taunus | 917 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 520 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
