1964 Ford Cortina vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1964 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1964 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Cortina | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| 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 | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 775 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 79 L |
