1979 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1979 Ford Fairlane is newer by 2 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (185 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 284 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Fairlane. (344 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Fairlane. 1979 Ford Fairlane 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. 1979 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 930 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4940 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |