1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche Boxster. (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | Boxster |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2420 mm |