1994 Porsche 968 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane

To start off, both 1994 Porsche 968 and 1994 Ford Fairlane were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (222 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 270 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Porsche 968. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 968 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Porsche 968 1994 Ford Fairlane
Make Porsche Ford
Model 968 Fairlane
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2990 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 240 HP 222 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 388 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1670 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1270 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2930 mm


 

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