1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Cortina (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1952 Porsche 356. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1952 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 264 kg more than 1952 Porsche 356. 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, 1952 Porsche 356 (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | 356 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1131 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 79 L |
