1968 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500
To start off, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (550 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1968 Porsche 911. 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, 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 (691 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 2011 Ford Shelby GT 500 | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Shelby GT 500 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 691 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
