1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Cortina | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 602 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |