2001 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 2001 Ford Falcon is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Falcon weights approximately 320 kg more than 1987 Porsche 924. 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, 2001 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Falcon | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 924 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 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 | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |