1956 Ford Zodiac vs. 1970 Porsche 917

To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1970 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 444 more horse power than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 394 kg more than 1970 Porsche 917.

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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Zodiac.

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