2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 993. (283 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 435 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993. 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, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 993. (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 993.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford FPV BF GT | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | FPV BF GT | 993 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2150 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |
