1964 Ford Cortina vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 268 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1964 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 928 (430 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Cortina | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | 928 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 317 HP |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |
