1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 12 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 924 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 924 (123 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 924 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, 1975 Porsche 924 (165 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1975 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Cortina | 924 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 84.4 mm |
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 | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |