1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1970 Porsche 912
To start off, both 1970 Ford Cortina and 1970 Porsche 912 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 30 kg more than 1970 Porsche 912. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1970 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | 912 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 61 L |
