1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 911 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 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, 1976 Porsche 911 (240 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1976 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford GT 40 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 85 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2270 mm |