1970 Ford 17 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 20 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 258 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 17 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | 17 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
