2000 Porsche Carrera GT vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT (549 HP) has 281 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (268 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 395 kg more than 2000 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 Porsche Carrera GT (600 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm). This means 2000 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon. 1993 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Porsche Carrera GT | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | Carrera GT | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
