1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1972 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 503 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911. 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 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 911. (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 911. 1995 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2339 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2930 mm |
