1970 Porsche 914 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, both 1970 Porsche 914 and 1970 Ford Cortina were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 914 (125 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (95 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 914 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, 1970 Porsche 914 (176 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (148 Nm). This means 1970 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1970 Porsche 914 has manual transmission. 1970 Porsche 914 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Porsche 914 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 914 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 95 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 290 mm | 1330 mm |
