2001 Ford TE-50 vs. 1985 Porsche 930
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford TE-50. (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford TE-50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford TE-50 | 1985 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | TE-50 | 930 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
