1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fairlane | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 911 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |