1975 Ford Fairlane vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Fairlane | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4096 cc | 3588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 415 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
