1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford GT 40 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 637 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 64 L |