2002 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Porsche 912
To start off, 2002 Ford Falcon is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1967 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Falcon weights approximately 543 kg more than 1967 Porsche 912. 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, 2002 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Falcon | 1967 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 912 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 74 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |