1972 Ford Cortina vs. 1966 Porsche 904
To start off, 1972 Ford Cortina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1972 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Cortina weights approximately 342 kg more than 1966 Porsche 904.
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:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 1966 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | 904 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| 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 | 702 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 52 L |
