1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 520 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Corsair | 911 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1663 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.4 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |