1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1966 Porsche 912
To start off, 1966 Porsche 912 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 912 (89 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1966 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1966 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1966 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Cortina | 912 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 133 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |