2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Porsche 911 2007 Ford Falcon
Make Porsche Ford
Model 911 Falcon
Year Released 2011 2007
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3600 cc 3984 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 620 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 699 Nm 357 Nm
Torque RPM 2250 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4468 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1852 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1285 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 59 L


 

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