1968 Ford 17 vs. 1999 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1999 Porsche Boxster is newer by 31 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), 1999 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 140 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, 1999 Porsche Boxster (266 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 17 | 1999 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | 17 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
