1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1977 Porsche 911
To start off, 1977 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 911 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 911 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1977 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Lotus Cortina | 911 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |