1961 Ford Cortina vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Cortina | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
