1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 706 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ford Corsair | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Corsair | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 841 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1150 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2280 mm |