1985 Ford Fairlane vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
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, 2001 Porsche 911 (759 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Fairlane | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4089 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
