1967 Ford GT 40 vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford GT 40 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 170 more horse power than 1967 Ford GT 40. (350 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford GT 40 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT 40 | 917 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |