1999 Lincoln Blackwood vs. 1970 Porsche 917
To start off, 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Blackwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Blackwood weights approximately 912 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lincoln Blackwood. (481 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lincoln Blackwood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lincoln Blackwood | 1970 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Porsche |
| Model | Blackwood | 917 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 798 kg |
