1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1980 Porsche 936
To start off, 1980 Porsche 936 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 660 kg more than 1980 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:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1980 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 936 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 700 kg |