1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Porsche 912
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 640 kg more than 1970 Porsche 912. 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. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 912 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 912 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | 912 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2220 mm |
