1984 Ford GT vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 911. (125 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford GT weights approximately 110 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford GT | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT | 911 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |