1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (340 HP) has 274 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche 911 weights approximately 400 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, 2003 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 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 | 2003 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Corsair | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 340 HP |
Torque | 114 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |