1969 Ford GT 40 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1969 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford GT 40 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | GT 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 70.4 mm |
| 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 | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 80 L |
