1967 Ford Corsair vs. 1992 Porsche 928

To start off, 1992 Porsche 928 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 928 (346 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 928 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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, 1992 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Ford Corsair 1992 Porsche 928
Make Ford Porsche
Model Corsair 928
Year Released 1967 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 5396 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 346 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 101 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 2300 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.7 mm 85.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 885 kg 1620 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 86 L


 

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