1968 Ford 17 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (81 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 615 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 17 | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |