1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 206 kg more than 1964 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 904 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 699 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |