2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 39 kg more than 2005 Ford Falcon. 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1992 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1992 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Falcon | 1992 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Falcon | 928 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 5396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
