1968 Ford 17 vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 195 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 562 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (201 Nm). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 17 | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 3587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 763 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |