1987 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1987 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1987 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Falcon | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 968 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |