1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 911. (208 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 720 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | 911 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2280 mm |
