1996 Ford Galaxy vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Ford Galaxy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 452 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
Because 1990 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Galaxy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 706 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Galaxy. (240 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Galaxy. 1996 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 1990 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1990 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Galaxy | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Galaxy | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 946 Nm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 350 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1787 kg | 1335 kg |