2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 289 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
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, 2009 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
