1968 Ford 17 vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 19 kg more than 1968 Ford 17.
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 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 17 | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 112 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 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 | 1056 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |