1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 144 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 944 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 | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | 944 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
