1971 Ford 17 vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1971 Ford 17 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford 17 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1969 Porsche 912.
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, 1969 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford 17. (112 Nm). This means 1969 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford 17 | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | 17 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 61 L |
