1963 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP) has 227 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (366 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Cortina | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 90 Nm | 366 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2360 mm |