1962 Ford Cortina vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 31 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1962 Ford Cortina. (48 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 752 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ford Cortina | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | 928 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 76 L |
