1967 Ford 17 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1967 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 930 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1967 Ford 17. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford 17 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 17 | 930 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |