1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1976 Porsche 936
To start off, 1976 Porsche 936 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 2,142 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Porsche 936 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 205 kg more than 1976 Porsche 936.
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 | 1976 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 936 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 700 kg |