2001 Ford 49 vs. 1970 Porsche 910
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 910. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 910 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1970 Porsche 910.
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. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 910 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 910 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford 49 | 1970 Porsche 910 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 49 | 910 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3899 cc | 2195 cc |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1265 kg |