1978 Ford Falcon vs. 1991 Porsche 911
To start off, 1991 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1991 Porsche 911 (1,098 Nm) has 835 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Falcon. (263 Nm). This means 1991 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Falcon | 1991 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 263 Nm | 1098 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2280 mm |