2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 1993 Porsche 968
To start off, 2005 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 305 kg more than 1993 Porsche 968.
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, 2005 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Porsche 968. 2005 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1993 Porsche 968 has manual transmission. 1993 Porsche 968 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fairlane | 1993 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Fairlane | 968 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
