1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Porsche 908
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 908. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 908 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 738 kg more than 1970 Porsche 908.
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. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 908 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 908 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Porsche 908 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 908 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2195 cc |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 666 kg |