1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 381 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 1995 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | 993 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.7 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
