2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2005 Ford Fairlane and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 45 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.

Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Fairlane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fairlane. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fairlane. 2005 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 911 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 2005 Porsche 911
Make Ford Porsche
Model Fairlane 911
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3984 cc 3605 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 225 HP 444 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 620 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 76 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1660 kg
Vehicle Length 5150 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2360 mm


 

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