1969 Ford Corsair vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP) has 179 more horse power than 1969 Ford Corsair. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 928 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1969 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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Corsair | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Corsair | 928 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 238 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1450 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 | 125 L | 85 L |