1977 Porsche 930 vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 274 kg more than 1977 Porsche 930.
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, 1977 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon. 1990 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1977 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1977 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Porsche 930 | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 930 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
