2003 Ford GT vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 2003 Ford GT is newer by 32 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Ford GT. (493 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 722 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, 2003 Ford GT (678 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 917.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford GT | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT | 917 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 798 kg |