1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 270 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Falcon | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | 968 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 92 L |
