1969 Porsche 908 vs. 1985 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1985 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 908. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 908 would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 970 kg more than 1969 Porsche 908.

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. 1985 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1969 Porsche 908 has manual transmission. 1969 Porsche 908 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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