1988 Ford Fairlane vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 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 (330 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 Porsche 928.
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 @ 4100 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Fairlane | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 928 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4089 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |