1971 Ford GT 40 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1990 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 507 kg more than 1971 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford GT 40 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 450 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 74.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 76 L |