2000 Ford ST 460 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2000 Ford ST 460 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 930.
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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford ST 460 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | ST 460 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
