1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 280 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | 968 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2410 mm |
