1969 Ford Fairlane vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 439 more horse power than 1969 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 512 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Fairlane | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | 917 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2781 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 520 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 798 kg |
