1992 Ford Fairlane vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, 1994 Porsche 965 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 140 kg more than 1994 Porsche 965.
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, 1994 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fairlane. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 965 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 | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | 965 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2270 mm |
