1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 197 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | 928 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
