1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 1993 Porsche 968 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1993 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1993 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 968 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1993 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Falcon | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | 968 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2890 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1400 kg |
