2000 Ford Artic vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (217 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 944 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. 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, 1989 Porsche 944 (330 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 944 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 944 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Artic | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Artic | 944 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3998 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 330 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2390 mm |