1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 169 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1990 Porsche 928 (430 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 928 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 326 Nm | 430 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |