2000 Ford TL-50 vs. 1988 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford TL-50 weights approximately 72 kg more than 1988 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 911. (286 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 911. 2000 Ford TL-50 has automatic transmission and 1988 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1988 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford TL-50 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford TL-50 | 1988 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | TL-50 | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 286 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 1230 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |