1967 Ford Corsair vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1085 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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 Panamera (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 599 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Corsair | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2920 mm |
