1968 Ford 17 vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 449 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 17 | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |