1956 Ford Prefect vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Prefect 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 489 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect.
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 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford Prefect | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Prefect | 917 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
