1959 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1959 Ford Fairlane. (168 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 794 kg more than 1978 Porsche 930.
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. 1959 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 930 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2510 mm |