2006 Ford GT vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2006 Ford GT is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 2006 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford GT has manual transmission. 2006 Ford GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford GT | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | GT | 944 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 2680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.9:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2390 mm |