1965 Porsche 904 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 411 kg more than 1965 Porsche 904.
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. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1965 Porsche 904 has manual transmission. 1965 Porsche 904 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Porsche 904 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 904 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 699 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
