1969 Ford Fairlane vs. 1976 Porsche 936
To start off, 1976 Porsche 936 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 2,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 492 more horse power than 1969 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 610 kg more than 1976 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Fairlane | 1976 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 936 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2781 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 700 kg |