1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 924. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 436 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924. 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 (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 924. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 924. 1973 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1979 Porsche 924 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 924 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 924 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |