2000 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 2000 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Falcon weights approximately 118 kg more than 1995 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, 2000 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Falcon | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | 968 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 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 |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 74 L |
