1970 Ford 17 vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 17 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
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, 1974 Porsche 911 (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford 17 | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 17 | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |