1975 Ford LTD vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 1082 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford LTD. (515 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford LTD | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | LTD | 917 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 798 kg |