1995 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 911. (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 425 kg more than 1995 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 911. (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 911. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Porsche 911 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 911 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3746 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1279 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1868 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 68 L |