1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 911 (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 74 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911.
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, 1964 Porsche 911 (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
