1973 Ford Cortina vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (250 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1973 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Cortina. 2012 Porsche Panamera has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Cortina | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
