1988 Ford Falcon vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 5 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 911 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 409 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 405 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |