1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Porsche 904
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 731 kg more than 1967 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 1967 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | 904 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 1965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
