1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Corsair | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Corsair | 911 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
