1968 Ford 17 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 27 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 260 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 17 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 17 | 968 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2550 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 74 L |