1972 Ford GT 40 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2013 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1972 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford GT 40 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | GT 40 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 77 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 | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2450 mm |
