1971 Ford GT 40 vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 20 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 5,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 928. (345 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 640 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 928 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 | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | GT 40 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 85.9 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 | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 86 L |
