1965 Ford Corsair vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 535 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.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Corsair | 911 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1663 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
