1968 Ford 17 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 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), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 275 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 17 | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5600 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 | 1120 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1295 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2451 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |