1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1991 Porsche 944
To start off, 1991 Porsche 944 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 944 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 944 weights approximately 622 kg more than 1962 Ford Cortina. 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, 1991 Porsche 944 (337 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1991 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | 944 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |
