1989 Porsche 928 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Falcon.
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 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Porsche 928 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 928 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 59 L |
