1954 Ford Consul vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Consul 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 480 more horse power than 1954 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Consul.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Ford Consul | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Consul | 917 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
