1955 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 911 (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. (223 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 315 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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:
1955 Ford Thunderbird | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Thunderbird | 911 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5112 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2270 mm |