1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP) has 207 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 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 930 (351 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1975 Porsche 930 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 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | 930 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 70.4 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 | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
