1999 Porsche 911 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (296 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 911. (350 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 911. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Porsche 911 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 911 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3387 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 422 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2830 mm |