1972 AMC Matador vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, both 1972 AMC Matador and 1972 Porsche 917 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 300 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (220 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 802 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 AMC Matador. (427 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 AMC Matador.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | AMC | Porsche |
| Model | Matador | 917 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5897 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 798 kg |
