1966 Ford Zephyr vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1970 Porsche 917 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Zephyr 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 432 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 452 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 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (167 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Zephyr | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Zephyr | 917 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 798 kg |
