1992 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Falcon (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Porsche 911. (185 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1978 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Falcon weights approximately 320 kg more than 1978 Porsche 911. 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, 1992 Ford Falcon (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 911. (265 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Falcon | 1978 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |