1980 Porsche 930 vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2012 Ford Kuga. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Kuga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Kuga weights approximately 240 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930.
Because 2012 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Porsche 930. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Kuga. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Kuga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Porsche 930 | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 930 | Kuga |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
