1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1992 Porsche 968

To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 230 kg more than 1992 Porsche 968.

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, both vehicles can yield 305 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 968 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ford Fairlane 1992 Porsche 968
Make Ford Porsche
Model Fairlane 968
Year Released 1984 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4093 cc 2990 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 131 HP 241 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1400 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4330 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2510 mm


 

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