1993 Ford Fairlane vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 298 kg more than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 944 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 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 944 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |