1993 Porsche 965 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 228 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 965 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 965 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 965 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2838 mm |
