2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2001 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 Ford Falcon. 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 928 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |