1994 Ford Mustang vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1994 Ford Mustang. (317 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Mustang weights approximately 872 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Mustang. (415 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Mustang | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Mustang | 917 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 415 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 798 kg |