1969 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1978 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 911 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1969 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911.
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 | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 911 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2781 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |