1998 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Ford Falcon. (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 115 kg more than 1992 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Falcon | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 968 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 92 L |