2006 Ford Expedition vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 2006 Ford Expedition is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 220 more horse power than 2006 Ford Expedition. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 422 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Expedition. (495 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Expedition | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Expedition | 917 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 495 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 798 kg |