1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (210 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 318 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (255 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 911 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1972 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |