2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1987 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 51 kg more than 1987 Porsche 928.
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, 1987 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1987 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | 928 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1530 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
