1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 495 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford Corsair | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Corsair | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1978 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |