2003 Ford GT vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Ford GT is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (226 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 620 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911. 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, 2003 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford GT | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT | 911 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 305 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |