1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Corsair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (881 Nm) has 780 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Corsair | 911 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2280 mm |
