1984 Ford GT vs. 1983 Porsche 959
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 959 (444 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1984 Ford GT. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 959 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1984 Ford GT. 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, 1983 Porsche 959 (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford GT. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford GT | 1983 Porsche 959 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT | 959 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2849 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |