1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 810 kg more than 1953 Porsche 356.
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. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1953 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1953 Porsche 356 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Fairlane | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 356 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2110 mm |