2004 Ford Falcon vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2004 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 365 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Falcon | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Falcon | 911 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |