1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 525 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 914 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |