1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 25 kg more than 1986 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, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Porsche 944. (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 944 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |