1971 Porsche 917 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 36 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 300 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (220 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 732 kg more than 1971 Porsche 917.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Porsche 917 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 917 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4994 cc | 3984 cc |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 798 kg | 1530 kg |
