1950 Ford Custom vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Custom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Custom would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1950 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Custom.
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. 1985 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Custom has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Custom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Custom | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Custom | 928 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
