1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is newer by 27 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP) has 198 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | Pan Americana |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
