1970 Ford GT 40 vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1977 Porsche 930 is newer by 7 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. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1977 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1977 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 186 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, 1977 Porsche 930 (350 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1977 Porsche 930 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 | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT 40 | 930 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 350 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 95 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 | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |