1957 Ford 17M vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M 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 461 more horse power than 1957 Ford 17M. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 17M.
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 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford 17M. (129 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford 17M | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | 17M | 917 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
