1989 Porsche 911 vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 497 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon. 2003 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Porsche 911 | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 911 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3589 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 854 Nm | 357 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |