1971 Porsche 917 vs. 2004 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 320 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2004 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1971 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1971 Porsche 917 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Porsche 917 | 2004 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 917 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4994 cc | 3931 cc |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 610 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |