1988 Ford Falcon vs. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (549 HP) has 429 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (120 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 124 kg more than 2000 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (600 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (240 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Falcon | 2000 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 549 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
