1990 Ford Falcon vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1990 Ford Falcon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Falcon. (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Falcon | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3157 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
