1972 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 301 kg more than 1972 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Cortina | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | 911 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
