1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
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, 2001 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Fairlane. 2001 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Fairlane has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Fairlane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Fairlane | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Fairlane | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2360 mm |