1968 Ford 17 vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1980 Porsche 924 is newer by 12 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 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 924 (174 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 123 kg more than 1968 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, 1980 Porsche 924 (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 17 | 924 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.9 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |