1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914.
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, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (176 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | 914 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 125 HP |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 290 mm |
